Junior Engineer - Supply Chain Distribution

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.

Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

As one of the world’s premier lifestyle brand collectives, we want to ensure that warehouses, factories, retail outlets and on-line retailers all over the world have what they need, when they need it. You’ll be part of a team that leverages leading-edge technology – and innovative solutions – to deliver goods and materials on time, on schedule and in great condition.

It’s a career path the offers non-stop challenges and endless variety – along with the opportunity to learn the business from the best.

Position Summary

The Junior Engineer – Supply Chain Distribution supports engineering and continuous improvement efforts across multi-client distribution operations. This role focuses on analyzing operational data, improving processes, and supporting scalable, cost-effective logistics solutions for diverse customer requirements. The Junior Engineer partners closely with Operations, Account Management, IT, and Transportation teams to enhance service performance, cost control, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced third‑party logistics environment.

Candidate must be comfortable working in both a corporate office environment and on site at distribution centers (Travel requirements vary depending on the project).

Work Environment
This position follows a hybrid schedule with four days per week on‑site (Monday–Thursday) and Friday remote (subject to change based on business needs). Regular in‑office presence is important to support collaboration, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional alignment.

Key

Essential Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Engineering

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Support implementation of standard work, engineered labor standards, and best practices across sites
• Assist in testing and deploying process changes, automation solutions, or system enhancements

Project Support

• Help coordinate and execute engineering projects under the guidance of senior staff

3PL Distribution Support

• Support engineering analysis for multi‑client distribution centers and transportation networks
• Assist with layout optimization, labor modeling, slotting strategies, and capacity planning across varied customer profiles
• Help ensure solutions meet customer service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual requirements

Data Analysis & Customer Reporting

• Analyze operational KPIs such as on‑time delivery, order accuracy, cost per unit, productivity, and utilization
• Support development of customer‑facing scorecards, dashboards, and performance reviews
• Assist with root cause analysis for service failures, chargebacks, and operational variances

Systems & Technology Support

• Support configuration, testing, and optimization of WMS, TMS, and related logistics systems
• Assist with data validation, user acceptance testing, and documentation during system implementations or client onboarding
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to troubleshoot system or data issues

Cross‑Functional & Client Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Transportation, Account Management, and Business Development teams
• Support new client onboarding, solution design, and change management initiatives
• Participate in client meetings and operational reviews as needed to support data‑driven discussions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Mechanical), Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• Ideal Candidate would have at…